Aide-mémoire for labour inspectors

• Author: International Labour Organization
• Pages: 56-58

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Annex 6

Aide-mémoire for labour inspectors

Checklist item Inspectors’ comments

1. Checklist for management systems review

1.1. The organization has a written policy or policies stating a commitment

to:

– occupational safety and health;

– avoidance of forced labour and child labour;

– equal opportunities in the workplace;

– fair remuneration for workers.

1.2. There are procedures (written or unwritten) that ensure implementation

of these policies.

1.3. These policies contain a commitment to monitor and continuously

improve the organization’s performance.

1.4. The organization has a written basis on which it recognizes freedom of

association and this is consistent with national legi slation.

2. Checklist for interviews with human resource management

2.1. There are written contracts for workers and contractors, unless this is

inappropriate for clear and justifiable reasons.

2.2. Written contracts specify the terms and conditions of the work and the

level of remuneration.

2.3. Levels of remuneration are at or above legal minimum levels and allow

a reasonable standard of living for all workers. They are commensurat e

with levels of training and qualification.

2.4. There are up-to-date records of the training and qualifications of

workers.

2.5. Contracts with workers contain no restrictions on the employee’s

freedom to organize and to bargain collectively.

2.6. Where required by national legislation, only contractors who are

certified by the appropriate authorized bodies are used.

2.7. There are up-to-date records of approved contractors who have the

certification required by the national legislation.

2.8. There are procedures to check that employers meet the health and

safety requirements of company policies. There is evidence that such

checks have been carried out.

See also 4.5.

2.9. The ages of workers are routinely recorded to ensure that no child

labour is used.

2.10. There are procedures to ensure that recruitment and promotion are

carried out in compliance with requirements to ensure quality.

2.11. Records and minutes of meetings with workers and their

representatives are kept.

3. Checklist for interviews with national/local workers’ organizations

and workers’ representatives

3.1. All workers are free to become members of workers’ organizations.